Category: Horse Tips

How to Introduce a New Horse to Your Herd

As you expand your farm, you may need to introduce new livestock into your barn. The good news for horse owners is that horses are social animals that tend to prefer being part of a herd. However, this does not mean that you can simply add a new horse to your existing group without considering… Read more »

Different Ways You Can Bond with Your Horse

When you get your first horse, or add a new horse to your barn, it doesn’t take long to fall in love with them. Though you may want to start going for long rides right away, you need to give your horse time to adjust to their new surroundings and, more importantly, to you! During… Read more »

3 Mistakes People Make When Buying Their First Horse

Purchasing a horse of your own is a big step to take. If you’re looking at buying a horse, you should, at this point, have extensive experience with handling and riding a horse you’ve leased. This is the only way to ensure you’re truly ready for the responsibility, time commitment, and emotional commitment of owning… Read more »

Desensitization Methods to Facilitate Your Horse’s Training

Training with your horse is a great way to stimulate their mind and body and build a strong bond between the two of you. One thing that is important to remember when training your horse though, is that they tend to spook easily. That’s why you must take them through the process of desensitization, i.e.,… Read more »

3 Tips for Safely Transporting Your Horse Long-Distance

At some point in their life, your horse may have to go on a road trip. Maybe you’re moving to a new ranch or competing in horse shows. Whatever the reason is, it’s important that you take the appropriate steps to prepare your horse for long-distance travel of any kind. The travel process can be… Read more »

4 Must-Follow Safety Rules for Working with Horses

Horses are beautiful animals that make great workers, riding partners, and loving companions. One of the most amazing things about them is that, although they’re incredibly strong and powerful, they are gentle creatures by nature. That being said, it is important to remember that a horse is capable of serious damage and injury if they’re… Read more »

Tips for Helping Your Horse Settle into A New Barn

Moving into a new home is stressful for anyone. The process itself requires a lot of work, then it takes a few weeks to acclimatize to your new place before you really start to feel at home again. For a horse moving to a new barn, the experience is very similar. Moving between boarding barns,… Read more »

3 New Year’s Resolutions for Horse Owners This Year

The start of a new year is the conventionally perfect time to take stock of where you are in life, where you want to be, and how you can make that gap smaller over the next 365 days. For horse owners, this is also a good opportunity to assess your horse’s needs and current care…. Read more »

7 Grooming Tips for a Healthy & Beautiful Horse

How often do you take a shower? Brush your hair? Brush your teeth? Hopefully everyday (or at least a few times a week). Keeping up with personal hygiene is important for staying healthy and feeling good in your skin. Well, the same goes for your horse. The only difference is that horses aren’t too great… Read more »